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Pregnancy and childbirth

See Below: Pregnancy | Ovulation and conception | Morning sickness | Nutrition | Childbirth






Pregnancy - information, week by week guides

ABCs of Pregnancy - An online textbook for those expecting; as well as information on childbirth, and baby care.

About Newborn Screening - Information, including educational resources, and useful links expanding the awareness of the benefits of newborn screening.

About Pregnancy - A week by week calendar, prenatal testing information, breastfeeding, labor, signs and symptoms.

About.com: Women's Issues - Offering information regarding options of dealing with an unplanned pregnancy, including keeping the baby, adoption, and abortion.

All about Pregnancy - Information and answers to frequently asked questions on topics such as birth, breastfeeding and pre-conception diet.

Amazing Pregnancy.com - Conception guide which includes week by week pregnancy calendar, due date calculator, birth plan creator, ultrasound, labor and birth picture galleries.

American Baby - Offering pregnancy and baby information. Includes names, a calendar, week-by-week development updates, and illness guide.

Anatomy of the Pregnancy and Fetus - Articles about the developing fetus, pregnancy, the navel, fetal positions and the placenta.

The Baby Corner - Information and advice to parents with articles on pregnancy and parenting topics, and advice from doctors. There is also a community option for parents to interact with each other.

Baby Parenting.com - Discusses different aspects of pregnancy and birth. Includes fun activities such as guessing the baby's sex and choosing a name.

A Baby Resource - Directory of information and resources.

BabyCenter - An easy to use date calculator to see when a baby might be due.

BabyMed - Pregnancy and fertility tools, which include a personalized interactive basal body temperature chart and ovulation calendars.

Baby's Play - Interactive pregnancy site with pregnancy clubs, pregnancy chats, pen pals, and birth stories.

The BabySite - Personal information about pregnancy and birth, as well as contributions from people around the world.

BabyZone - Broad information on family planning and pre-pregnancy needs.

BellaOnline - Weekly articles, links, advice and tips.

Beyond Fertility - Articles relating to preconception, general pregnancy issues, and childbirth.

BirthPsychology - Explore the many mental and emotional dimensions in everything from scholarly articles to personal stories, and late-breaking headlines.

Bounty.com - Baby names, pregnancy planning, and breastfeeding. Includes forums, chat, polls and articles.

British Columbia Childbirth - Information on prenatal ultrasound, informed consent, breastfeeding and doula certification.

The British Maternal & Fetal Medicine Society - Encouraging improved standards of care, and providing advice on Maternal and Fetal Medicine training.

Care Net - List of services offered which include abortion information, pregnancy assistance, tests and free help for women and babies in trouble. Also contains a locator service to help find the closest Care Net or crisis pregnancy center.

Crisis Pregnancy Network - A listing of the Centers. Search for listings in the United States and throughout the world.

Drugs in Pregnancy - Risk of fetal harm after exposure to specific drugs and vaccines. Recommendations for breast feeding.

The Due Date Club - Planning information, due date calculator, names, bulletin board and chat.

EuMom.com - Offering medical information on the signs, symptoms and stages of pregnancy. Services include a pregnancy due date calendar and a personal support forum.

Expecting: Over 40 - Information for women 40 and older who are trying to conceive, currently pregnant or have small children to gain support, understanding and knowledge amongst other women such as themselves.

Family Care International - Dedicated to improving women's sexual and reproductive health and rights in developing countries, with a special emphasis on making pregnancy and childbirth safer.

Fit Pregnancy Magazine Online - A guide for Moms-to-be with tips on pregnancy, nutrition, fitness, exercises, baby care and weight loss.

FitnessZone - Information about fitness and exercise during pregnancy, including articles, advice and links to top exercise.

Healthepic.com - Due date information, parenting advice, baby care, and labor information.

I Dream of Baby - Guide for getting pregnant, maintaining a healthy pregnancy and coping with miscarriage.

Information for Pregnant Women - Offering nutrition suggestions from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, and the FDA.

An Information Resource - A place to come to find out about treatments and services on topics ranging from infertility treatments to pain relief during labour.

InteliHealth - Pregnancy - Offering a host of information on everything from fertility to nutrition, including a due date calculator.

Lamaze - Includes information on pregnancy, birth, a new baby or new parents.

March of Dimes: Pregnancy and Newborns - Provides pregnancy information, pre-conception suggestions, and an interactive game designed to learn about pregnancy.

MaterCare International ( MCI ) - Non-profit Canadian organization which develops new initiatives in maternal health care, with special attention to the most neglected mothers in poor countries.

Maternal/Child Health - Information for patients and health care providers on prenatal care, infertility treatment, treating complications of spontaneous or induced abortion, postpartum care, and related topics.

Maternity Care Calendar - Supports clinicians providing prenatal care, and as a foundation for education.

Mayo Clinic: Prenatal Health - Information on conception, prenatal health, pregnancy complications, reproductive health, and newborn care.

Mercy House - Aiding pregnant women who have alienated from their families and without support.

Midwives for Mothers - Resource for pregnancy information, complications, testing and preconception. Offers articles and information provided written by midwives.

Mom-e - Pregnancy and labour, pre-pregnancy care and preparation for pregnancy and mother and baby. A wide range of medical information written by a leading UK obstetrician and your questions answered.

Mother and Baby - A community midwife and mother of two answers FAQs on pregnancy, labour and child care.

Mother and Child Health - Information on prenatal, postpartum and pediatric health. Topics include herbal medicine, nutrition, and natural parenting.

Mothersbliss - Pregnancy and being-a-mother information from the UK. From planning to the baby's first year.

Natural Pregnancy and Childbirth - Articles, discussions and links related to natural childbirth and pregnancy.

NewsRx Report Series on Fetal Medicine Research - Up-to-date medical research.

NewsRx Report Series on Pregnancy Research - The latest information and news published in a report format.

OB Calculator - Offering a gestational age table showing the weeks + days for every day of a pregnancy. Includes shareware computer program.

Online Birth Center: Midwifery, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding - Resources for midwives, nurses, doulas, childbirth educators, doctors, and parents.

Parenting.com - Interactive tools relating to pregnancy, articles, and weekly guide for growth and development.

Perinatal Education Associates, Inc. - Information for expectant parents as well as doulas, childbirth educators, nurses, and midwives.

Perinatal Health in the United States - Developed by the March of Dimes, this site provides maternal, infant, and child heath-related data at the state level.

Precious Times - A group of message boards and information dealing with all aspects of pregnancy, birth and babies.

Pregnancy - Addresses symptoms, exercise, nutrition, ovulation, stages, baby names, and baby tips.

Pregnancy A to Z - Online diary and photo album to keep track of pregnancy, message board and weight gain chart. Includes articles and video.

Pregnancy Antenatal.com - Authoritative answers to hundreds of questions on every aspect of having a baby. Covers every stage of pregnancy and childbirth, from planning for pregnancy to the baby's first six weeks.

Pregnancy Health Center - Offering articles on labor and delivery, ultrasound, complications and other aspects.

Pregnancy Information - Westside Crisis Pregnancy Center offers pregnancy related information, including fetal development, prenatal health, pregnancy hazards, single parenting facts, and domestic violence information. Also includes resources for the Los Angeles area.

Pregnancy Not Always Obvious - The beginning of a pregnancy is the most critical time for both the mother and the developing baby.

Pregnancy Symptoms - A listing of common symptoms experienced by pregnant women, divided by trimester. Includes details of how the pregnant woman's body changes and how the fetus develops.

Pregnancy Week-by-Week Guide - A guide to fetal development and maternal changes, from StorkNet.

Pregnancy--General Health Promotion - Offering answers to frequently asked questions on pregnancy and childbirth.

Principal Health News - Provides information on current news, testing options, diet and exercise, health care, and birth.

SafeFetus.com - Offering a database of generic and trade medication information regarding fetal risk during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Also includes risk category according to the FDA.

The Trying to Conceive and Pregnancy Page - An information source focusing on conception to after the baby is born. Includes message boards.

Unplanned Pregnancy - Support for unplanned pregnancy, whether the mother-to-be is undecided or has made the choice of abortion or adoption.

Vardaan - Provides information and articles about pregnancy, such as a due date calculator. Includes discussion board.

Your Baby Today - A panel of nationally known experts answer questions, and discuss nutrition. Also includes baby development guides and interactive tools for pregnant women and new mothers.

Pregnancy - ovulation and conception

Conception Chat - A supportive community board for women trying to conceive a child. The emotional and physical aspects for trying to get pregnant are discussed on a daily basis.

Conception Tips - Informational site about preconception and conception as well as pregnancy achievement.

DONNA Saliva ovulation tester - Know exactly when you ovulate. Original FDA Listed made in Italy. Reusable, 98% accuracy, sold in over 30 countries since 1995.

The Fertility Institutues PGD Sex Selection Program - Lists available gender pre-selection procedures. Describes PGD, sperm separation techniques, testing to see who qualifies, results and costs.

MicroSort Gender Selection - Clinic providing separation of X and Y-bearing human sperm for pre-conception gender. Located in Fairfax, Virginia.

Natural Conception Control - Method which attempts to solve infertility, birth defects, miscarriages, and even allow the user to select the gender of your next child.

Ovulation Prediction Software - A shareware software tool from ErinRae Software designed to be used in conjunction with proprietary ovulation prediction kits.

Preconception - Fertility guide, preparing and testing for pregnancy, adoption, and infertility issues.

Preconception and Pregnancy Planning - This site will help those trying to conceive to get organized while reading valuable information.

Preconception Care - Discusses care and improving chances of achieving a pregnancy. Includes advice on nutrition, screening and change in lifestyle.

Preconception Considerations - Basic information from medications to health advice.

Preconception Counseling - This site is dedicated to African-american women. Despite the many advances in medicine and technology African American women still have higher rates of certain complications related to pregnancy. Get informed.

Pregnancy 101: Getting Pregnant Naturally - A guide to understanding the female body and the complicated processes that influence fertility and conception.

Pregnancy Planner - Provides a calculator for preferred days for getting pregnant.

Trying to Conceive at Baby Corner - Community of those who are trying to conceive. Complete with information, expert advice and a supportive community of women who want to have a baby.

Trying To Conceive Naturally - Offering a F.A.Q. area, message boards, and chat to support individuals in their quest to enter parenthood.

Using Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis - How to select your baby's sex and prevent gender based diseases, using the reproductive technology called preimplantation genetic diagnosis.

Victoria Laboratory - Free ovulation calendar with diary, reminder, for tracking menstrual cycle. The Calendar predicts the future menstrual cycles and ovulation periods.

Women Trying To Conceive - A site which strives to provide information and support. Includes a message board and chat room.

Women with Diabetes - Comprehensive information on preconception planning, pregnancy health, and glucose control for women with diabetes.

Your Fertility Options - Online guide helps identify what factors may influence chances of conceiving--and what new methods are available to help maximize those chances.

Pregnancy - morning sickness and nausea

Am-I-Pregnant.com - Morning Sickness - Articles and advice, as well as a listing of signs, symptoms and remedies to ease this diagnosis.

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy - Clinical practice guidelines for the management of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) or morning sickness. Prepared by the Obstetrics Committee of the SOGC. Requires Acrobat PDF Reader

Help HER - Offers education and support for mothers suffering from hyperemesis gravidarium.

How to Ease the Queasies - Tips on how to calm morning and all day sickness during pregnancy.

Hyperemesis Education and Research Organization - Information about the non-profit organization which is dedicated to providing a multi-disciplinary forum for exchange of information related to Hyperemesis Gravidarum, HG.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum - HG is a rare disorder characterized by severe and persistent nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy that often leads to hospitalization.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum - Information about this rare disorder characterized by severe and persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Morning Sickness During Pregnancy - Facts and information about morning sickness also known as nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP)

Motherisk: Sick of Morning Sickness? - Facts and resources available on morning sickness otherwise known as nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Toll-free Helpline for Canada and USA.

A Mother's Tale of Morning Sickness - A discussion from the point of personal experience, as well as a message board to discuss symptoms with others.

Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy - Morning sickness - Health effects of morning sickness, tips and treatments. Maintained by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy : State of the Art 2000 - Proceedings from the First International Conference on Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy. Intended for physicians who want to be up to date on morning sickness during pregnancy.

Rick Paik Schoenberg's Hyperemesis Gravidarum Homepage - Contains an article on hyperemesis gravidarum, as well as a survey and links to other useful sites.

SOS Morning Sickness - Facts and information about morning sickness, nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Edited by Dr. Atanackovic, a medical specialist on morning sickness.

Woodside Biomedical - ReliefBand - Describes a drug-free device for nausea and vomiting which is worn like a bracelet and uses mild electrical stimulation.

Pregnancy - eating, diets and nutrition

Baby Center Nutrition - Suggestions for eating right before conception to after delivery. Some areas addressed are; weight calculations, important nutrients, caffeine, and a breastfeeding diet.

Birthing Naturally - Nutrition - Discusses the importance of nutrition to a healthy pregnancy. Explains the Brewer diet. Includes tutorial, quizes and recipes.

ePregnancy's Nutrition - Expert information from a nutritionist, articles, and morning sickness advice are a few of the topics covered.

Fish Oils - Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and pregnancy and infants.

MoonDragon's Nutritional Guidelines for Pregnancy - Information for pregnant women about proper nutrition during pregnancy. Includes sample menus which can be printed out for client handouts.

Mothersbliss - Know how a well-balanced diet is important even in the planning pregnancy stage.

Nutrition During Pregnancy - Advice on eating well during pregnancy.

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation: An Implementation Guide - Complete text of the book by the Subcommittee for a Clinical Applications Guide, Institute of Medicine, U.S.

Nutrition for You, Nutrition for Two - A guide to good health and nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy.

Nutrition Guide for Pregnancy - Information about what foods to eat before and during pregnancy.

Nutritional Needs of Pregnancy - A fact sheet from the Ohio State University Extension explaining how to get the required nourishment during pregnancy.

ParenTalk: Nutrition, Vitamins and Pregnancy - Article, by Peter Weiss, M.D., addresses what each vitamin does for the unborn child.

Pregnancy Nutrition FAQ - Designed for expectant mothers, addressing the baby's health needs and the foods that supply them.

PregVit Prenatal/Postpartum Vitamin-Mineral Supplement - Advice on nutrition during pregnancy and lactation, from manufacturer of prenatal vitamin supplements.

Protect Your Unborn Baby - Important food safety information about listeria and T. gondii to help avoid miscarriage.

Protecting Yourself and Your Baby - Nutrition suggestions for good baby health.

Scenes from the Refrigerator - A discussion of food cravings during pregnancy. Share your story or hear from others.

The Vegan Diet During Pregnancy and Lactation - Vegetarian nutrition information.

Women Fitness - A complete information source on women postnatal nutrition and fitness

WomensHealthChannel - Pregnant women need to eat well and are encouraged to fill their appetite by eating a variety of foods. Weight gain is a normal and healthy part of pregnancy.

Childbirth

Alexander Technique and Natural Childbirth - How the Alexander Technique can help natural birthing.

BabyCenter -- Childbirth - Find out how to prepare for childbirth, what your birthing options are and complications that may arise. Plus, make your own birth plan for a smooth delivery.

Birth Balance - Information about water birth and the benefits it can provide.

Birthjourney - Information and related links regarding the use of a midwife, home or water birth, VBAC and health department regulations.

BirthPlan.com - Learn about birth plans and save a birth plan online.

Childbirth Injury Net - Home of the Worldwide Fund for Mothers Injured in Childbirth.

Childbirth Resources at FirstBabymall.com - Various articles about pregnancy and childbirth preparation.

Christy's Birth Pages - Promotes informed and empowered birthing. Includes information on choosing a birth attendant and birthing place, creating an effective birth plan, the importance of labor support and the basics of breastfeeding.

Disappointing Births - Support for women who have experienced a disappointing or traumatic birth and resources to assist expectant parents in creating a fulfilling childbirth experience for themselves.

Drug Risk Categories for Pregnancy and Lactation - Database on the effects of drugs and environmental agents in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Ecstatic Pregnancy and Birth - A virtual pregnancy and childbirth education center.

Enemas & Childbirth - Article explaining use of enemas to speed labor, provide hydration, and stimulate contractions.

Epidural Headache - Information about one woman's experience with a late onset of an epidural complication.

Epidural.net - This site provides information about the benefits and side effects of epidurals and regional anesthesia.

Fetal Monitoring Tutorial - A tutorial about fetal monitoring during labour including example CTG's and test MCQ's.

Having Babies in Hong Kong - Guide to pregnancy, childbirth and raising children in this area.

Internation Epidural Awareness Program - Information regarding side effects and complications. Site includes personal stories.

Labor Monitoring - Comprehensive information about labor monitoring and fetal monitoring showing graphs, nomograms and partograms.

Labor of Love - Pregnancy articles, message boards, birth stories, and childbirth search engine.

Labor Resources - Childbirth.org - List of resources for pregnancy and childbirth.

Maternity Wise - Offering information regarding pregnancy, labor and childbirth, and other relevant topics. Information is provided by the Maternity Center Association (MCA).

MedBroadcast.com - Babies and Moms - Information about fitness after delivery, breastfeeding, infant care, and other postpartum topics.

NaturalChildbirth.org - Organization dedicated to providing natural childbirth education, midwifery, and pregnancy resources.

Nutrition and Nourishment During Labor - An article discussing eating and nourishment before and during the early parts of labor.

Online Birth Center - Organization focused on natural birthing and midwifery. Also offers a nice weekly newsletter.

Our Water Birth Decision - Information on having a water birth. Personal story and links to other resources.

Painfree Childbirth - Offers animated pictures explaining pain free birth options, including childbirth plans and anesthesia.

ParenthoodWeb Pregnancy - Large selection of pregnancy resources.

Parents Place Pregnancy - Pregnancy resources from the first online parenting website.

Perinatal Research Center - Organization dedicated to research and education regarding preterm problems and delivery.

Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond - Online childbirth class to answer your questions about issues in late pregnancy and childbirth.

Pregnancy HelpDesk - Childbirth information plus month-by-month pregnancy guide, tests during pregnancy and many links.

Pregnancy Today - A community for expectant parents, offering many unique features to guide you through pregnancy.

The Serene Clinics UK - Information on natural childbirth, training courses, and relaxation techniques.

Stories of Fathering Infants - Dad's side of birth and the early days, from the FatherWork site.

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth - Get the information you need to make informed choices; avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, and restrictions; and determine whether you are receiving quality care.

Transition to Parenthood - Offering information providing a general review of pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Sources are listed at the end of each article to enable further research.

VeryBestBaby.com - Information regarding pregnancy and feeding baby, as well as charting tools.

Water birth - a gentle birth choice - Informative articles about the advantages of birthing in water.

Waterbirth Article - A tutorial which answers many questions involving water birth. Includes a Water Birth Photo gallery.

The Waterbirth Website - In-depth information on the newest innovation in safe, gentle, joyous, empowering childbirth. Includes a tutorial, photo gallery, dozens of firsthand stories, details on the preparations for and benefits of.

Writing a Meaningful Birth Plan - Things to consider when preparing a birth plan.

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